Table 4: Potential factors associated with MRSA Colonization among the HCW at EAUH.
|
Associated factor |
MRSA Colonization |
P-value |
|
Age |
|
0.503 |
|
20-29 |
2(4.8%) |
|
|
30-39 |
4(11.4%) |
|
|
> 40 |
0(0.0%) |
|
|
Sex |
|
0.085 |
|
Male |
4(11.1%) |
|
|
Female |
2(4.5%) |
|
|
History of hypertension |
|
0.241 |
|
Yes |
1(20.0%) |
|
|
No |
5(6.7%) |
|
|
History of diabetics |
|
0.124 |
|
Yes |
0(0.0%) |
|
|
No |
6(6.7%) |
|
|
Recent use of antibiotics |
|
0.682 |
|
Yes |
1(5.9%) |
|
|
No |
5(7.9%) |
|
|
Profession |
|
0.440 |
|
Nurses |
3(15%) |
|
|
Midwifes |
2(8.3%) |
|
|
Doctors |
1(8.3%) |
|
|
Lab tech |
0(0.0%) |
|
|
Anesthesiologists |
0(0.0%) |
|
|
Length of healthcare service |
|
0.033* |
|
1-5 years |
1(2.6%) |
|
|
6-10 years |
4(19.05%) |
|
|
> 10 years |
1(4.8%) |
|
*Statistical analysis was performed by Chi square (p < 0.05) and only length of healthcare service was significant associated with the colonization of MRSA among HCW at EAUH.